William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,960
Graduate Enrollment: 2,401
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.45%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 18.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 24.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 61.1%
Black: 28.3%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.1%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 28.3%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.1%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,738
In-State tuition: $14,100Out-of-State tuition: $14,100
Estimated books and supplies: $1,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,247 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,070 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $3,323 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,070 (2022)
Average Family Income: $43,902 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,691 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 22.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,832 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $221 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,321 |
| $30k-48k | $9,873 |
| $48k-75k | $12,247 |
| $75k-110k | $12,277 |
| $110k+ | $14,869 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 60%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,832 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,443 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,666 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 66.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 56.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,232 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,755 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | $22,916 | $199 | $31,042 ($2,587) | $28,094 ($2,341) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 51 | $32,693 | $277 | $26,700 ($2,225) | $26,038 ($2,170) |
| Master's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 13 | $35,137 ($2,928) | $39,383 ($3,282) | ||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 20 | $24,729 | $249 | $33,694 ($2,808) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. | 91 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 96 | $31,000 | $221 | $61,663 ($5,139) | $62,497 ($5,208) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | $90,906 ($7,576) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 25 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $24,249 | $198 | $30,903 ($2,575) | $34,119 ($2,843) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $75,106 ($6,259) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 223 | $48,462 ($4,039) | $50,016 ($4,168) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 49 | $764 | $61,462 ($5,122) | $75,699 ($6,308) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 143 | $42,607 ($3,551) | $43,520 ($3,627) | ||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 51 | $20,754 | $209 | $37,061 ($3,088) | $36,698 ($3,058) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 40 | $25,524 | $232 | $45,976 ($3,831) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | $29,960 ($2,497) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 57 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 50 | $18,770 | $169 | $21,564 ($1,797) | $35,132 ($2,928) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Gerontology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,251Full time faculty: 49%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,412,127 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $27,225,423 (2022)